A Multipassionate’s Guide to a Joyful Holiday

The holidays have a way of making everything feel… more. For good and for bad :)

More tasks.
More expectations.
More sparkle.
More calm.
More chaos.

And for multipassionates, it’s double-edged.

You see all the possibilities: baking, wrapping, decorating, writing cards, DIY gifts, volunteering, parties, crafting…
And your brain lights up at all of them.

But then reality hits: energy dips, deadlines loom, and your excitement sometimes crashes into guilt.

Step 1: Permission to Simplify

You don’t have to do everything. 
You don’t have to create the Pinterest-perfect holiday.
You don’t even have to follow your own old traditions if they no longer spark joy.

Multipassionates thrive when we curate our energy, not exhaust it.

Ask yourself:
“What truly brings me joy this season?”
“What feels like love, not obligation?”

Everything else? Let it go.

Step 2: Plan in Layers

Instead of trying to do all the things at once, rotate through them in manageable bursts:

• Morning: 15 minutes of writing holiday cards

• Afternoon: Quick craft or decoration task

• Evening: Cozy downtime with music or a cup of cocoa

Think of it like a playlist: your passions and tasks have peaks and valleys.
You don’t need to sprint through the entire album at once — just enjoy the songs that feel right in the moment.

Step 3: Make Joy Your Metric

Forget the “perfect” or “complete.”
Instead, measure the holiday by how it feels:

• Did I smile today?

• Did I create something that felt fun?

• Did I connect with someone I care about?

These simple questions center your energy and keep guilt from sneaking in.

Step 4: Embrace Multipassionate Gifts

You don’t need to master one type of gift, if that's not how you roll.
Use your layered creativity to try something new (IF you have the mental and emotional energy):

• Combine hobbies: a handwritten card + a small homemade treat

• Share experiences: plan a mini holiday activity or game instead of just objects

• Rotate your passions: maybe craft one day, write another, cook a recipe another

Your gifts don’t need to be massive or perfect — they just need to carry you in them, and that’s what makes them special.

Step 5: Protect Your Core Energy

Even during celebrations, keep a small corner or ritual just for yourself:

• 10 minutes of reflection

• Lighting a candle while journaling

• Listening to a favorite song without interruption

You can still be fully present with loved ones without losing your spark of internal peace.

A Gentle Reminder

Friends, fellow multipassionates: the holidays don’t have to feel overwhelming.
Your energy, creativity, and curiosity are gifts in themselves.

Curate your season. Rotate your passions. Protect your spark.
And remember: joy is your true holiday metric.

When you align with your energy, you’ll find yourself finishing the year fulfilled, not frazzled — and ready to step into the next one with excitement, not exhaustion.

Happy Holidays, love ya!